Assistant Baseball Coach

Colorado State University Pueblo•Pueblo, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the head coach, the assistant will coach student-athletes, including leading all team practices and scheduled games/competitions; develop game preparation and strategy; condition and train student-athletes in order to develop skill, character, and teamwork in baseball. Assists the head coach in the management of the baseball program by planning and coordinating all practices, workouts, and competitions; ensures all University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations are followed, including student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress; manages the program’s operating budget through procurement requests and travel reimbursements; and supervises assistant coaches. Recruits highly qualified prospective student-athletes in coordination with the strategic vision of the head coach. Monitors player academics including student welfare and encouraging academic excellence. Helps organize and conduct team camps; aids in the development of fund-raising opportunities; serves on committees that promote the success of the program and athletics; establishes and maintains community contacts and enhances the success of the program. Ancillary Duties Other duties as assigned by the Head Baseball Coach and/or Vice President for Athletics and Strategic Partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year institution
Willing and able to work nights and weekends
Physical ability to fulfill duties of the position including lifting up to 50 lbs. and having the mobility needed to demonstrate skills and movement required in practices/contests
Able to demonstrate successful skills in cooperation, organization, communication and problem solving
Able to work effectively in a collaborative and respectful work environment
At least 2 years of experience at the collegiate level in baseball as a student-athlete or coaching experience at the high school or higher level

Nice To Haves

Successful experience coaching at the collegiate level in baseball
Demonstrated commitment and ability to motivate, teach, and counsel student-athletes
Previous experience recruiting for NCAA qualified student-athletes
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Strong management, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Demonstrated ability to coach successfully at the collegiate level in baseball
Previous experience recruiting NCAA qualified student-athletes
Experience working with a broad range of students and a commitment to student success

Responsibilities

Coach student-athletes, including leading all team practices and scheduled games/competitions
Develop game preparation and strategy
Condition and train student-athletes to develop skill, character, and teamwork in baseball
Assist the head coach in the management of the baseball program by planning and coordinating all practices, workouts, and competitions
Ensure all University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations are followed, including student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress
Manage the program’s operating budget through procurement requests and travel reimbursements
Supervise assistant coaches
Recruit highly qualified prospective student-athletes in coordination with the strategic vision of the head coach
Monitor player academics including student welfare and encouraging academic excellence
Organize and conduct team camps
Aid in the development of fund-raising opportunities
Serve on committees that promote the success of the program and athletics
Establish and maintain community contacts and enhance the success of the program
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Baseball Coach and/or Vice President for Athletics and Strategic Partnerships